Thin hair, when properly cared for and nourished, is wonderful. Shiny, soft and silky, they have an irresistible charm. Clearly, being very delicate, they require a series of precautions to always appear strong and full of vitality.
THE thin hair they can depend on both hereditary factors and external causes such as taking medications or a poor diet. In addition, exposure to the sun, the use of aggressive products and too frequent coloring can help break them.
However, if taken care of in the right way, they are truly enviable, giving off a splendid shine that does not go unnoticed. Discover the tricks to have a fairytale, healthy and strengthened hair!
Start with proper nutrition
Hair quality starts from the table: there is a great variety of foods rich in beneficial properties for the health of your hair and in particular on the scalp.
Let’s see some categories of essential foods if you want to take care of your hair.
Eggs
The eggs contain vitamin B, which helps hair growth and makes it more robust and resistant. For this reason, these foods are also often used for natural compresses, as they nourish the hair follicles by donating softness is robustness to the crown.
How to make an egg mask to strengthen your thin hair
To strengthen your thin hair, especially if it is very dry, you can make one nourishing mask with: 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Mix these ingredients until you get a creamy mixture, then pass it on each strand and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse well and then proceed with shampooing.
Foods rich in omega3 fatty acids
The Omega 3 have the superpower to foster the synthesis of proteins such as keratin, one of the main components of the hair fiber, a lot resistant and insoluble in water. Foods such as nuts, soy and flax seeds, oily fish, therefore, are great allies for your hair.
Orange fruit and vegetables
How many times, since childhood, have we been told that orange foods help tan because they stimulate the production of melanin? We reveal that carrots, oranges, peppers and tangerines also contribute to nourish your hair, reinforcing it.
Fruit containing vitamin C
There C vitamin is crucial to the sebum production, which being an oily substance stimulates natural hair growth and increases hair growth shine. Go ahead and then ad citrus, pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, cherries!
Seeds and dried fruit
Almonds, walnuts and dried fruit contain a high amount of zinc, which has a strong anti-fall power. This is also present in sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
Walnuts also contain fatty acids that help the hair to be maintained transparencies.
Barley
L’barley contains vitamin E, that protects the scalp from the sun’s rays, which tend to make the skin dry. This cereal therefore helps the hair to grow without fraying and ruining.
Choose a shampoo specifically for thin hair
If you have a fine hair structure, you must choose an appropriate cleansing product that does not weigh down your hair further, but that has properties strengthening and nourishing. Furthermore, this type of shampoo gives the hair look more voluminous. Then combine this article with an appropriate conditioner, with a rich and dense cream formulation, but that does not dry the ends.
Comb thin hair gently and with the correct combs and brushes
To style your thin hair, choose a brush or a comb with soft bristles.
The bamboo bristles, for example, they allow you to gently loosen knots and also stimulate the scalp and blood circulation.
When you need to comb wet hair, you can only use the Tangle Teezer, an innovative brush that detangles hair without hurting or pulling it out.
It is also present in different sizes, including a very practical handbag in different colors and patterns, from animalier to holographic or glittery textures… A glamorous accessory that cannot be renounced!
When it comes time to cut your hair thin, choose to keep it even and avoid scaling
Go for a even cut, such as a carré or medium bob, which give volume to the hair. So abolish the scalings, which tend to lighten them further, creating an “empty effect” that will not enhance your hair.
From blow drying to styling, follow these tips for thin hair
- The best method is thedrying upside down: dry the hair from the root without burning the ends and make your hair noticeably more voluminous and full-bodied!
- As for the fold, throw yourself on the blur effect: To avoid using the iron, which could burn your hair, you can try the dear old method of the curlers of our grandmothers, or the braids. The latter can help you create very beautiful waves if kept in place for at least 6 hours (preferably at night).
Still, commercially it is easy to find today rollers, generally in silk, around which to roll the hair to get curls without heat.
- If, on the other hand, you want to stay smooth, we recommend using a smoothing brush instead of the classic straightener. GHD Hot Guilds offers a interesting quality / price ratio. This professional brand, also used in hairdressing salons, has created a product that, although it aims to eliminate frizz, still allows you to obtain a straight fold without sacrificing volume.
- Pay attention to the hairstyles you make: chignon or tails very narrow, they exert considerable tension on the roots, breaking the hair more easily. Then create soft tails, perhaps using scrunchies to match your looks!
